and What work or task has the animal been trained to perform? 

A quality provider will also provide the kind of education and ongoing guidance you need to operate the plan properly within the IRS guidelines.

I will soon apply for a mentorship and receive training on their web site to promote real estate investing and receive commissions.

It pays to have a good ongoing relationship with a good HVAC person who will clean and perform annual maintenance. 

I agree with Account Closed 21 years on a water heater is an amazing feat (I have a train A/C unit that's pushing 31 years that I'll be replacing this year) Water heaters aren't that expensive, I'd go ahead and replace it.  

I would love to here how any of you have done it, what you did to attract, and what is your on going strategy when it comes to accounting and financial reporting to your investor.Thanks for your help Jim 

We need to train our minds to act inspite of fear,thats what successful real estate investors do.JUST DO IT

Like @Frank R. said, tell them your plans and ask them if they have other investors as agents, if they do they will understand what you do and probably have a structure that is more geared for investors, i.e. better commission rates from you (since you have RE experience).Different brokers offer various training levels, some offer in-house services (i.e. title companies, attorneys, lenders, etc.), desk space in an office or no desk space... these are all questions you should ask...Good luck...

I haven't checked out his materials, but do know he knows his stuff, we did a lot of the same training in the early 2000's. 

Numerous properties in this area have been renovated and the area is growing on many fronts.Some of the pros for this area are listed below: The new Jersey City Medical Center which constantly has medical residents in need of housingThe close proximity to the Path train which has been our gateway to New York City and due to this many ex-New York residents relocated to downtown Jersey in search of lower rentsThe area is one of the safest location in the cityA growing numbers of businesses such as restaurants/cafes and entertainmentTerri S.